LITTLE HEADLANDS, MK41 8JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8JT

LITTLE HEADLANDS, MK41 8JT, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 8JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8JT, encompassing approximately 2849 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

MK41 8JT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mitford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Putnoe Lane with total crimes: 1

LITTLE HEADLANDS, MK41 8JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.81400.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.72150.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21100.00%
Vehicle crime22.11-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-50.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21-14.29%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5640.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75200.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.51-37.50%
Burglary11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 8JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mitford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Putnoe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brecon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dover Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bamburgh Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Putnoe Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1